Minnesota native and two-time Gopher track and field All-American Shane Streich is having a breakout season as a pro. Streich capped off his indoor season by setting an American record in the one thousand meters at a meet in Louisville, Kentucky. His times have been improving since narrowly missing a spot on the U-S Olympic team last year in the 800.

Streich will compete in the 800 later this week at the Drake Relays and on Tuesday night will compete in the USA One Mile Road Championships in Des Moines. The former Waseca High School standout has made several trips to Drake as a competitor and spectator.

Tuesday night’s race will be his first of the outdoor season.